Smart Start Montessori School
License Information
- Status
- Licensed
- License #
- 1617629
- Expires
- September 2, 2026
- Licensed Capacity
- 102 children
- Licensing Agency
- Texas HHSC
Data from Texas HHSC. Updated 2/24/2026.
State recordsInspection History
14 records- routine#862253047
6 violations found (1 high, 5 medium severity).
Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
Medium1 of the 10 child files reviewed did not have a health statement
746.611(b)Corrected 2026-01-02Required Personnel Records - Photo Identification
Medium5 of the 9 staff files did not have a copy of the staff's photo identification.
746.901(9)Corrected 2026-01-02Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Medium1 of the 9 staff files had training that expired 10/17/25. 6 of the 9 staff files reviewed had training that expired 8/8/25.
746.1309(a)Corrected 2026-01-02Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
Medium3 of the 9 staff files reviewed did not have the preemployment affidavit.
746.901(5)Corrected 2026-01-02Required Immunizations
High1 of the 10 child files reviewed did not have shot records
746.613(a)Corrected 2026-01-02Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
Medium1 of the 9 staff files did not have the notarized affidavit.
746.901(4)Corrected 2026-01-02 - routine#862253046
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
- routine#862253045
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
- routine#862253044
4 violations found (2 high, 2 medium severity).
Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
HighA garden on the playground had some barbed wire sticking out.
746.3701(5)Corrected 2024-02-28Documentation of Training Requirements - Date
MediumCaregivers had training certificates stating they completed 24 hours of annual training but there were no dates on the certificates.
746.1329(b)(2)Corrected 2024-02-28Children's Products-Posting of CPSC website
MediumThe operation did not have the CPSC form posted but did review the website and sign the form at the inspection.
746.4135(c)Corrected 2024-02-21Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
HighThe Director of the operation did not have 30 hours of annual training on file for review.
746.1301(a)(6)(A)Corrected 2024-03-06 - assessment#862396632
1 violation found (1 medium severity).
Report Number of Employees
MediumThe operation failed to complete the employees who left survey for 2023 in a timely manner.
746.303(b)Corrected 2024-01-19 - routine#862253043
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
- complaint#862367722
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
- routine#862253042
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
- self-report#862367721
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
- routine#862253041
3 violations found (2 high, 1 medium severity).
Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - Six Feet High or Less
HighOne slide had 4 feet 4 inches clearance at the bottom of the slide.
746.4805(b)Corrected 2023-03-10Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Posts Marked to Proper Depth
MediumPosts were not marked to show levels of loose fill
746.4907(c)Corrected 2023-03-10Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft.
HighLoose fill was less than 9" for the large playground in all the use zone areas.
746.4907(a)(2)Corrected 2023-03-10 - routine#862253040
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
- routine#862253039
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
- routine#862253038
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
- routine#862253037
1 violation found (1 high severity).
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
HighThree children were observed using a cabinet used for cleaning materials to load a dishwasher with the cleaning pod.
746.3407(12)Corrected 2021-06-28
Availability
Estimated Tuition
$950 – $1,350/mo
By age group
Estimated from regional averages. Actual rates may vary.
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